Division:CITY LIFE Unit:Creative City Section: CULTURAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES Salary: AUD $94,222 - $106,903 per annum plus Superannuation Employment status: Permanent Employment arrangement: Full Time Location: Sydney CBD Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement Caring for our city, creating a future for all Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams.
They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: .
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core.
You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city.
Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships.
Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
Program Coordinators develop, plan, and deliver public programming across City operated spaces such as Libraries, Community Centres, Pine Street Creative Arts Centre and the Makerspace.
About the team The Cultural Programs and Services team manages the City's cultural facilities and studio spaces and delivers vibrant public cultural programs that celebrate the City's diverse communities, encourage creative expression, and build social connections.
But we are much more than that.
We are made up of artists, creative practitioners, historians and curators.
People who are passionate about the community they serve, enjoy out of the box thinking and seek opportunities for creative expression in the work that we do.
We are courageous, resilient and adaptive to change, with a commitment to best practice, good governance and public benefit.
About the job This role plays a pivotal role in sharing community stories and creates opportunities for learning and conversation through cultural programs and activations.
It balances creative thinking with process and administration while also having a bit of fun!
Its all about understanding, respecting and delivering opportunities for our communities to explore their curiosities, learn from each other and express their creativity within welcoming and safe spaces.
What you will do: Get to know the community, what they need and how you can support them Collaborate with your team members and other teams to deliver against our organisations vision Deliver programming and cultural activations that are inclusive, accessible, and approachable Create a narrative about what we do and communicate it with broad audiences both internally and externally Develop fantastic relationships, use your networks and understand best practice Follow processes, be safe, manage engagements and prioritise administration About you You are amazing of course, but here is what we are looking for: You can bring ideas to life, always curious about people, their stories or skills and how to share them with others.
You are passionate about accessibility, diversity and making an impact in the community through providing opportunities for play and creativity A creative thinker who can understand a need and develop and deliver a program with clear outcomes that are measurable and achievable You enjoy making connections, find working in a team exciting but can also motivate yourself You are not afraid to ask questions, seek advice or take a calculated risk where you are able You enjoy working at pace, but can also drive in the slow lane when required A natural born organiser you get a kick out of following processes and keeping records You are an adept juggler (figuratively speaking, of course) and can manage multiple balls in the air You're not afraid to get your hands dirty and prioritise delivery if you need too, including being able to work in different locations, at different hours.
If you are all these things and more, we would love to hear from you.
At the City of Sydney you'll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city's dynamic future.
To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role's requirements.
Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration and narional criminal history check.
Position description: Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 14th October For further information contact: Ellen Lowrey, Manager Programs & Learning on 02 9265 9088.
A challenging and rewarding career: We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility.
Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave.
You'll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities.
We're passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse sexualities and genders to join us.
